Master Indicator, Type N-1 Compass System plus Service Manual B-29 according to its markings

according to its markings

so this might have been intended for an installation where this functionality was disabled

We've not seen one until this specimen was found

Requires the correct electrical input to operate

Master Indicator, Type N-1 Compass System plus Service Manual B-29 according to its markingsThis is a Master Indicator used in the N 1 Compass System by aircraft of the US Air Force during the 1950's and into the 1960's. The N 1 system is a remote indicating, gyro stabilized compass system designed for use in all latitudes, which is what made it unique at the time. The N 1 system was commonly used in early models of the US Air Force bomber B 52 Stratofortress, transport C 130 Hercules, and air tanker KC 135. It was installed at the